Pyrotechnician

For some reason I'm more exited about Bonfire Night this year than I have been in years. Not sure why this is, but I'm hoping for some serious pagan/nostalgia vibes. For anyone planning on a little DIY firework display, preparation is key. Luckily I've put together this handy guide, to at least take the stress out of your gear choice. Enjoy your 5th November!

Clockwise from top left:

Carhartt Cotton Duck Double Front Dungarees. Good for kneeling to light roman candles and protecting your legs from kids with sparklers.

Zippo Classic High Polish Brass Lighter. The last thing you need is a dodgy lighter when you're trying to perfectly time your biggest rocket with that bit in Thus Spoke Zarathustra.

Patagonia Synchilla Snap-T Hoody. Throw this on over other layers as required. You might want a wax jacket on top, but any singe holes you get from floating embers will only enhance it's prestige.

Toffee Apple. If there are any left once you've finished your display.

Hip Flask. Plus your favourite tipple, of course. This rather pretty copper flask is by Jacob Bromwell.

Chester Jefferies Fingerless Hooded Gloves. Perfect for fiddling with fuses and the like. You might need to cut off the thumbs too though.

Petzl Tactikka 3 LED Headlamp. You don't want to use the Zippo to read the instructions on the back of the box of fireworks. This hands-free solution comes with a red filter for extra stealth.